The Influence of Value Orientations in Curriculum Decision Making
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Catherine D. Ennis, Professor (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
Abstract: Value orientations play an important role in secondary physical education
curriculum decision making by influencing the teacher's curriculum content
priorities relative to student needs and interests, school context, and subject
matter goals. Five value orientations mediating curricular decisions in middle
and high school settings have been identified as disciplinary mastery, learning
process, self-actualization, social reconstruction, and ecological integration.
Curriculum research conducted to examine the value orientations of secondary
teachers supports the diversity of educational value orientations in physical
education. Diversity may be reflected in teachers' goals for student
learning and expectations for performance. Sensitivity to the diversity in
teachers' educational belief systems may enhance preparation of future secondary
teachers and encourage in-service teachers to become more actively
involved in planning and teaching with an increased focus on student learning
The Influence of Value Orientations in Curriculum Decision Making
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Quest, 1992, 44, 317-329
- Language: English
- Date: 1992
- Keywords
- Values, Curriculum, Teacher attitudes, Educational approaches, Middle school, High school, Physical education